An experienced Property Accountant is sought to join a property finance team responsible for the accounting and financial management of a commercial property portfolio. The role has end-to-end responsibility for property accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
This role is suited to a detail-oriented self-starter who can also see the broader commercial picture, thrives in a hands-on environment, and enjoys working closely with property managers and senior stakeholders.
The Role
The key requirements of the position will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end property financial reports, including actuals, budgets and forecasts
- Take full ownership of end-to-end property accounting, including tax considerations
- Maintain and oversee the property management system (MRI), including reviewing and approving property and lease data set up by outsourced service providers
- Ensure accurate and timely tenant billings, collections and related communications in collaboration with Property Managers
- Develop and continuously improve systems, processes and procedures for analysing property performance and value
- Manage end-to-end lease administration, rent rolls, tenant billing and receipting, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Prepare monthly management accounts, expense accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Oversee outsourced accounting processes, including tenant receipts, bad debt reviews and write-offs
- Review and approve invoices, PO coding, GST treatment and capital vs operating expenditure in line with tax legislation
- Lead annual budgets, forecasts, outgoing estimates and outgoings wash-ups, including audit coordination and tenant communications
The Organisation
Our client is a industry-leading organisation. The culture is dynamic, inclusive and forward-looking; making it a highly sought after employer.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- 5 years’ experience in owner-operated property accounting
- Strong financial and tax accounting experience within the property sector
- Proven budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience
- Ability to interpret lease agreements and translate terms into financial outcomes
- Practical experience with MRI (highly regarded)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- CA or CPA qualified
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham at jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No JBL5176.
